Jazzy Junes 2008...What do you do? Where are you from?

smarquezrn · 06-06-2008, 03:02 AM

Hi all,

My name is Stephanie and I am from Waco, Tx. I am 39, but will be turning the big "4 0" July 9th. I am a registered nurse on a pediatric unit and if you can't tell by the time of this post, I work nights(7p-7a). I am trying to get off of nights and hope to in the next month because I think working nights contributes to my weight problems and my poor eating habits. I hardly ever have time to sit and enjoy a meal at home with my family. When I am sleeping they are awake and when I am awake they are asleep. Unless I am off, we see each other in passing.
I have a wonderful fiance that I have been with for 6 yrs now. He is the one actually paying for my surgery. He didn't want me to get it at first, but I think he is finally coming around. He has gone with me to appointments and he is seeing how much this means to me.
I was supposed to have surgery on May 30th, but too many bad things happened a couple of days before which made me postpone til June. I haven't yet scheduled my date, but will this month for sure. I have already done everything in prep for it, just need to schedule date. I almost cancelled surgery altogether and my fiance is the one that actually encouraged me to continue with my plans.
Oh by the way, I have 3 children, ages 22, 17, and 15. The middle one is my daughter and best friend. I also have a very cute, hyper 1 1/2 yr old Westhighland Terrier named Daisy. After my surgery, she will help keep me active.

I look forward to joining all of you successful, supportive winners very soon.

brown bear · 06-06-2008, 02:05 PM

I have lived with my boyfriend for the last 6 years. His two daughters (ages 14 & 15) live with us and my 21 yo daughter lives with us as does her 9 month old daughter (my grandbaby). I also have a 20 yo daughter who lives in Austin, TX. Yes - plenty of girls around here!:biggrin2:I am a tax accountant and boyfriend is a computer tech support person. My daughter is a student so we babysit regularly. I never thought I would enjoy a baby this much. Grandchildren are the best!

Shaki · 06-06-2008, 09:10 PM

Hi all -- I'm brand new, just registered today--got banded on June 3, 2008 so still recovering. I work for Verizon and have a very supportive husband and 3 great kids (12,11,6). I have to admit, I had more pain than I expected but today has been MUCH better. Started at 308lbs and today's weigh in put me at 295...its a start. I'm already sick of the protein drinks, hubby made a big dinner with all the trimmings for the kids tonight that smelled wonderful (I guess that shows that I am feeling better) and then I had to make cookies for my daughters team party...realizing that life hasn't changed in the un-banded world and its hitting me that this is not going to be an easy road. I'm looking for any support I can get, and I'd like to be a part of Jazzy Junes 2008 if I may. Good luck everyone!

Erv · 06-06-2008, 10:04 PM

Hey everyone! I'm Erv...40 year old happily married man with two sons 15/9. I just got banded TODAY! Pain not too bad, but sore like a lot of folks have said. I'm a Pharmacist and my wife is too. I was born and raised and still live in Kingsport, TN.

Good Luck to you Jazzy Junes!

334lb heaviest
322lb when banded
230 goal?

rxdspncr · 06-06-2008, 10:27 PM

Hi Everyone! I'm a pharmacist too, from Minnesota. I'm 44 years old, married to a wonderful man for 8 years, have a 23 year old daughter, 19 year old son, and 7 month old grandson (cute, cute, cute.....brown bear, I agree with you....being a grandma is unbelievable!) My surgery is Monday and I am very excited. I got my call from the admission nurse today and pleasantly found that I am way more excited than scared! I love reading all the stories of the folks that are post-op, as I have never had surgery and am a bit apprehensive. Nice to meet everyone.

teacherofk · 06-06-2008, 10:29 PM

Hey Jazzy Junes!! I',m having my surgery June 17th. Nervous and excited too:confused2: I am a kindergarten teacher and love it. I have been married to my wonderful husband for 29 years. He is very supportive and is taking a weeks vacation just to take care of me.

I have two children and two beautiful granddaughters whom I adore. I want to get healthy so I
have energy to play with my students and my granddaughters.

Good luck to all those who have had their surgery and to those like me that are anxiously waiting for the big banding day.

Hunzi · 06-07-2008, 07:22 PM

Hi everyone!

I'm Hunzi and I was banded June 4th.

I was super nervous! I almost backed out because I kept telling myself, I'm healthy, do I really want to do this???

I'm 43, live in Omaha, Nebraska, and have been a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant for the past 20 years. I'm married to my high school sweetheart, for the past 24yrs and we have two kids, a boy 19 in college and a girl 14 starting high school in the fall.

I felt great right after the surgery, but have had a tougher time here at home. Lots of pain, lots of gas, and getting dehydrated. Happily, I think I may have just turned the corner because I was finally able to drink more than a teensy sip of water all day. Whew!

I'm feeling much better at the moment! Yay!

I'm looking forward to getting in shape!

Always ;-)
Hunzi

allyfran · 06-07-2008, 10:20 PM

Hello All, from Southern Cal. I've been lurking aroung the sights and decided it was time to introduce myself. I'm happily living life as a 54 year old wife, mother of 4 and grandmother of 8. I'm a Layout Specialist, aka "dummy" at the newspaper, been there for over 23 years.
I was banded on June 2nd and the first 72 hours were rough! Thank goodness for the kids snow cone machine, so I can mix all those nasty protien drinks into slushes. The ice is great to chew on. I also figured out to eat/drink all my liquids from 1/4 teaspoon so I don't gulp. GULPING HURTS! Being 5 days out now, I'm feeling pretty darn good. I plan on going back to work on Monday. Thank goodness for this website! I was better prepared than I thought!

Futr littl Debi · 06-08-2008, 12:16 AM

Hi everybody. I too am from Southern California. I am a lawyer working in the compliance department of a major health insurance company. I am 47 years old and am looking forward to being healthier.
I was scheduled for surgery on June 2nd after 4 months on the waiting list. They canceled surgery at the last minute due to a bad pre op test result on my thyroid. We should be able to get it under control soon and get me rescheduled. But boy - I was really looking forward to getting on to the next phase of my life.

SkinnieMinnie · 06-08-2008, 09:16 AM

Hi everyone!

I just got my date (6/26), so I wanted to introduce myself. I live in Georgia and I'm married to my very supportive husband for 10 years this year. We have a great son who is 6. I've been overweight my entire life, and I finally decided to get the band after many, many years of mulling it over. I finally decided that I'd rather do it sooner rather than later. Luckily, I'm quite healthy except for all this extra weight. I'm very nervous about this surgery, but I really feel this is something I MUST do.

Looking forward to getting to know you all.

Jillian68 · 06-08-2008, 07:51 PM

This is such an awesome group! My name is Jill and I am from Nevada. I am a stay at home mom to my 6 wonderful (okay, not always wonderful!

) birth, adopted, and foster children. My husband and I have been fostering for 8 years and it is time for me to take care of me! I need to be able to keep up with my kiddos and every pound is making it harder! I can't believe I am leaving tomorrow for Mexico and then Tuesday is "Lap Band day"!

kathystrick · 06-08-2008, 08:02 PM

Wow! Lots of new people! It's really interesting reading about everyone. Thank you al for sharing about yourselves and good luck!

Tazmin99 · 06-08-2008, 08:14 PM

Hi;

I am really excited and nervous at the same time, I am RN, 46 years old, have been overweight most of my life, I am having a lap band in the morning with Dr.Billy in Oxnard, I requested the Inamed/Allergan band.
My height is 5'6" and my weight is now 223 as of today.
I went shopping and got my protein, gas x and soups.
Good Luck to the Jazzy Junes

kathystrick · 06-08-2008, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tazmin99

Hi;

I am really excited and nervous at the same time, I am RN, 46 years old, have been overweight most of my life, I am having a lap band in the morning with Dr.Billy in Oxnard, I requested the Inamed/Allergan band.
My height is 5'6" and my weight is now 223 as of today.
I went shopping and got my protein, gas x and soups.
Good Luck to the Jazzy Junes

Good luck tomorrow, Tazmin!! I'll be thinking about you! Post and let us know how you're doing as soon as you feel up to it.

kerryconner · 06-08-2008, 08:44 PM

[If this doesn't reach you too late...... where in Mexico are you having your surgery and by what Dr.? I am with dr. Kuri on the 17th. Good Lukc! You'll be in my thoughts, as well as all the other Junies! Kerry quote=Jillian68;874026]This is such an awesome group! My name is Jill and I am from Nevada. I am a stay at home mom to my 6 wonderful (okay, not always wonderful!

) birth, adopted, and foster children. My husband and I have been fostering for 8 years and it is time for me to take care of me! I need to be able to keep up with my kiddos and every pound is making it harder! I can't believe I am leaving tomorrow for Mexico and then Tuesday is "Lap Band day"![/quote]